‘Arrogant’ Kirchner turns a deaf ear as Argentina goes to pot

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A cacophony of reverberating cookware has swept across Argentina, signalling a
wave of anger with the Government of President Cristina Fernández de
Kirchner.

Hundreds of thousands of Argentinians held at least 184 co-ordinated protests
all over the country. The cacerolazo — casserole dish protests —
involve the raucous banging of pots and pans, a traditional Argentine
demonstration that has historically ushered in political change.

Since she was re-elected in a landslide last year, the President’s approval
ratings have plummeted. Widespread disillusion erupted into protest after an
online campaign took the place of a united political opposition.

Banners held aloft by protesters demonstrated

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Hundreds of thousands of Argentinians took to the streets

2012-11-10 00:01:51.101 Reuters

Hundreds of thousands of Argentinians took to the streets

2012-11-10 00:01:51.101 Reuters

The peaceful demonstrations were called in 184 locations across the country

2012-11-10 00:01:51.101 AFP/Getty

The protests were organisted through Twitter, Facebook and internet sites

2012-11-10 00:01:51.101 EPA

The president's approval ratings have plummeted after her landslide election win